Abstract

In this subject, students will learn to reflect upon and practise a number of key academic and workplace professional skills. These include academic writing skills that make use of appropriate referencing techniques, as well as professional workplace behaviour. The subject also introduces several classic ethics theories and provides students with … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Effective interpersonal and professional communicationAcademic writing and referencing skills Professional ethics in ICTEthical theoriesApplied ethicsEmerging technologies and ethicsProfessionalism in the workplace

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Be able to communicate effectively as an ICT professional to both a professional and general audience;
2.
Be able to critically evaluate the roles and responsibilities of an ICT professional;
3.
Be able to apply ethical theories to a diverse range of scenarios; and
4.
Be able to analyse and evaluate ethical problems from the viewpoint of ICT professionals using the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to postgraduate students